NATIONAL TOUR WITH FIRST AID KIT INCLUDES DATES IN VANCOUVER, TORONTO AND MONTREAL

“One of 2018’s first great folk-rock records” - UPROXX

Toronto, ON – Janaury 19, 2018 – Today, Van William releases his debut full-length album, Countries, via Fantasy Records. UPROXX called Countries “one of 2018’s first great folk-rock records...a thoughtful, tender reflection on what has been, and what is yet to come.” Read UPROXX’s full interview with Van here.

Written in a secluded part of the Sierra Nevada and recorded in Stinson Beach, CA., Countries was co-produced by Van and Brian Phillips and features contributions from Dawes drummer, Griffin Goldsmith, POP ETC singer, Chris Chu (who plays bass on the album) and keyboardist, Tam Visher. The album is Van's first as a solo artist after leading his bands, Port O'Brien and WATERS. The songs came to light in the midst of a period of major life changes for Van; a devastating relationship heartbreak and the self-examination that followed his father's retirement from 49 years of commercial salmon fishing in Alaska.

Van’s music has earned praise from NPR Music and Buzzbands.LA, who called the tracks “classic songwriting ferrying yesterday’s melancholy and tomorrow’s hopes on vessels of indelible melodies and poignant lyrics.” The album’s first single, Revolution featuring First Aid Kit, has climbed into the Top 5 at Triple A radio. The album’s just released second single, is the irresistible, Before I Found You. 

Countries follows Van’s critically acclaimed Revolution EP, released in September, which also earned praise from NPR, Stereogum and The Wild Honey Pie, who called the music “therapeutic and celebratory.”

This Monday, January 22^nd, Van wraps a three-week residency at LA’s Moroccan Lounge with a special show celebrating the album’s release. Each week has featured special guests that have so far included, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Springtime Carnivore and Fruit Bats. Later this month Van will join First Aid Kit on an international tour, full routing below.

Listen and buy Countries here.

COUNTRIES TRACKLIST:
1. Before I Found You
2. Revolution
3. Fourth of July
4. The Country
5. Don’t Take My Love
6. Never Had Enough Of You
7. The Middle
8. Skyward
9. You’ll Be On My Mind
10. Cosmic Sign
11. Taking Love

VAN WILLIAM TOUR DATES:
January 22 - Los Angeles, CA - Moroccan Lounge
January 24 - Oakland, CA - The Fox*
January 26 - Portland, OR - Roseland Ballroom *
January 27 - Vancouver, BC - Vogue Theater *
January 28 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theater *
January 30 - Minneapolis, MN - Palace Theater *
February 1 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium *
February 2 - Chicago, IL - Riviera *
February 3 - Detroit, MI - Saint Andrews Hall *
February 5 - Toronto, ON - Danforth Music Hall *
February 6 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis *
February 7 - Boston, MA - House of Blues *
February 9 - Washington, DC Lincoln Theatre *
February 10 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer *
February 13 - New York, NY - Beacon Theater *
February 15 - Indianapolis, IN – White Rabbit Cabaret
February 17 - Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge
February 24 - Glasgow, UK - 02 Academy *
February 26 - Manchester, UK - Albert Hall *
February 27 - Manchester, UK - Albert Hall *
March 1 - London, UK - The Roundhouse *
March 2 - London, UK - The Roundhouse *
March 3 - London, UK - Omeara
March 5 - Paris, FR - La Cigale *
March 6 - Brussels, BE - AB Main Hall *
March 7 - Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso *
March 8 - Berlin, DE - Columbiahalle *
March 10 - Hamburg, DE - Grosse Freiheit *
March 11 - Copenhagen, DK - Vega *
March 13 - Oslo, NO - Spektrum *
March 14 - Malmo, SE - Concert House *
March 15 - Goteborg, SE - Lisebergshallen *
March 16 - Stockholm, SE - Waterfront Congress Centre *
March 17 - Stockholm, SE - Stockholm Waterfront *
March 19 - Helsinki, FI - House of Culture *

* = supporting First Aid Kit

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